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Cerulean Shadow Vivid#136B7C
Ruby Dusk Vivid#972C17
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Cerulean Shadow Vivid vs Ruby Dusk Vivid

A detailed comparison of #136B7C and #972C17 — complementary colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.27:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Cerulean Shadow Vivid
Text on Ruby Dusk Vivid

Color Properties

#136B7C
HEX
#972C17
rgb(19, 107, 124)
RGB
rgb(151, 44, 23)
hsl(190, 74%, 28%)
HSL
hsl(10, 74%, 34%)
190°
Hue
10°
74%
Saturation
74%
28%
Lightness
34%
Blue
Family
Red
Hue Diff
180\u00B0 — Complementary

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #136B7C, #972C17);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 180\u00B0 hue difference, making them complementary. Their high contrast creates visual energy — great for call-to-action buttons, hero sections, and brand accents.

Cerulean Shadow Vivid
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Ruby Dusk Vivid
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